August Newsletter
LATE BREAKING NEWS FOR THE FALL 2009 SEMESTER
Due to a number of issues, the following changes are being made to the Fall 2009 schedule:
WMT 252/269L T/Th 6:00-10:00pm has been cancelled
WMT 241/111L M 1:00-5:00pm has been cancelled
WMT 101 M 7:30-noon will be taught by Mike Jones
WMT 102 M/W 6:00-10:00pm will be taught by Carl Stammerjohn
STUDENTS NEEDED!
There are still openings in some of our classes. Unfilled classes are in jeopardy of being cancelled, so if you want to sign up, please do so as soon as possible. The following classes have vacancies:
WMT 102 Intro to Solid Wood Casegoods
In this course you will learn casegood construction techniques. The nightstand project includes many techniques that will help you in future casegood projects, including making web frames, slab sides with blind dado construction, and through tenons. We’ll also cover hinge and hardware installation, among other topics.
Prerequisite: WMT 101
Course No. Time/Days/Instructor
21792 6:00-10:00PM MW Carl Stammerjohn
Class meets 08/17—12/18
WMT 249L Furniture Manufacturing Specialty Lab
In this course you can access the shop to complete your casegood or other project.
Prerequisite: WMT 102 or WMT 103
Course No. Time/Days/Instructor
21135 6:00-10:00PM MW Carl Stammerjohn
Class meets 08/17—12/18
22714 8:00-4:30PM W Tony Fortner
Class meets 08/17—12/18
WMT 118 Introduction to Woodturning
Ever wanted to complete a project in one class session? This is the class to take. Learn the basics of woodturning on the lathe. Each student is assigned their own lathe in this class.
Prerequisite: None
Course No. Time/Days/Instructor
22707 6:00-10:00PM M Jim Driskell
Class meets 08/17—12/18
23452 8:00-1:00PM SAT Jim Driskell
Class meets 08/22—12/13
WMT 119L Introduction to Woodturning Lab
Use this lab to hone your turning skills.
Prerequisite: WMT 118
Course No. Time/Days/Instructor
22709 6:00-10:00PM M Jim Driskell
Class meets 08/17—12/18
23431 8:00-1:00PM SAT Jim Driskell
Class meets 08/22—12/13
WMT 185 CNC Woodworking
Our new 3-axis router can be programmed with Cabnetware, Cabinet Vision, or Alphacam. To design anything other than cabinets, Alphacam is our software of choice. With Alphacam you could cut out and dado cabinet sides, contour and sculpt chair parts, create signs, and perform other timesaving operations. Topics include software operations, preparing G-code instructions for the machine, and use of the router. Be one of the first to use the router to its fullest.
Prerequisite: None
Course No. Time/Days/Instructor
24349 6:00-8:00PM M/W Jeff O'Dell
Class meets 08/17—12/18
WMT 204 Advanced Tables
Want to make that dining table you saw in that catalog? This advanced course will expand your knowledge of table design and construction to include large tables such as dining and conference tables, expanding tables, and torsion box table top construction. Tony will cover many advanced topics in this class.
Prerequisite: WMT 102 & WMT 103
Course No. Time/Days/Instructor
24219 8:00-4:30PM W Tony Fortner
Class meets 08/17—12/18
WMT 212 Routers and Router Tables
In this class you’ll build your ultimate router table. We’ll discuss router lifts, bit storage, dust collection, top layouts, jigs & fixtures, and more. Taking this course will teach you everything you need to know about routers and provide an opportunity to add an essential piece of equipment to your shop.
Prerequisite: WMT 101 or WMT 151*
Course No. Time/Days/Instructor
24221 1:00-5:00PM T/Th Carl Stammerjohn
Class meets 08/17—12/18
*Note that while these are the current official prerequisites, we strongly recommended that you not take the course if you have only completed WMT 101).
WMT 229L Comprehensive Woodworking Manufacturing Speciality Lab
In this course you can access the shop to complete your casegood or other project.
Prerequisite: WMT 102 or WMT 103 or WMT 151
Course No. Time/Days/Instructor
24212 1:00-5:00PM T/Th Carl Stammerjohn
Class meets 08/17—12/18